I have to wonder if the real question isn't whether there will be any real
choice in say, 10 years. It's apparent that more and more people that intend
to have their vans that long are opting for a conversion. As this continues
to happen and the group of active WBXs continues to dwindle there will come
a time when it is no longer economically feasible for WBXer parts makers to
do so, and so those who still have the engine will be competing for an
ever-shrinking pool of parts, used or otherwise (not to mention capable
mechanics and so on). At some point anything resembling a realistic support
structure for the WBX will collapse.
By then it'll be down to those that'll be buried in their vans... and
everyone else. : )

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22

> --- John Reddick <svyolo@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
>>    As a vanagon lover the most important thing is to make the jump to
>> lightspeed and get rid of the WBXer. Vanagon owners own them because they
>> like driving them, DESPITE the #$@%!engine.  Upgrade that, and you will
>> find
>> reasons to go for a drive, Subaru,Zetec, or whatever powered.
>
> I doubt that it is the most important thing for a Vanagon lover.
> Not even close. My 84 vanagon is not worth much more than $1k. It's
> hardly justifiable for a $9k (Beeny's) subi. I had no less fun from it
> whenever I drove it to Yosemite over the summit of 10,000 feet.
> A more powerful engine sure is nice. But if you want to convince me
> to spend on a conversion for my 84 you are wasting time. There is no
> money to be made out of my 84 for a conversion.
>
> David
>
>
>
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